Fare Tau Otaha - Comfy cabin w Private Beach Access

Just came back from an unforgettable week staying in this cabin in Moorea. The communication throughout the whole process from booking to check out was impeccable. Tamara contacted us right before we arrived so the check-in was smooth. The cabin was clean, the beds comfortable, the area quiet. We used the kayaks almost daily. One evening while wading in the water at the little private beach we were honored by having a school of 6 sting rays swim around us and another evening, while on the kayaks, we spotted two lemon sharks amongst the coral. We absolutely loved that we could open the cabin up wide to let in the fresh breezes. My husband took quickly to walking across the street in the mornings to the Salva Store to pick up a fresh baguette and pain au chocolat. Caroline the concierge was helpful to us for information on which ferry to take from Pape'ete to Moorea since we were arriving on a holiday. Definitely recommend a stay in this cabin.

Great location near ocean and nice cabin inside. Attentive staff and good communication. Loved using the kayaks! Missed having a good view to ocean because of plastic fencing. Place gets very hot and uncomfortable without ceiling fans, no AC in main area, fence blocking airflow, and no bug screens on windows to let in air w/o bugs.

The house is modern and location is perfect for us to enjoy sunset, play with sharks and rays, and snorkel/kayak at the reef.

I sent a VRBO message 6 days before our reservation date, asking what time for check in, also asking to perhaps leave our bags early if possible. No reply. Property management sent an automated email four days later saying check in was at 2, with a poignant message stating we would be charged if we showed up any later our check in time, and to communicate with the check in person. I emailed the check in person as requested 2 days before check in, confirming the time at 2 and asking if we could leave our bags any earlier, and she never responded. We arrived at 2, waited 45 minutes, no one was there to check us in. Called the office twice, emailed twice. Sat in the driveway a while, pondering how ironic it was that the property company had said they'd charge US if we were late. Check in lady called us back, then she arrived at 3pm, cheery and chipper. Rather comical. We don't mind waiting to be let in, and the check in lady was very sweet. My point is there was zero reply to emails, VRBO messages, etc. neither two days before nor 6 days before our reservation date. Once you are in, it is a wonderful all wooden bungalow, new construction, very quiet, tiny and cute. AC works great. You can see the sea from the kitchen window. The beach has disappeared since last year, seems some erosion has happened. Now there's a concrete boat ramp directly into the water, and a retaining wall.